South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION: Plant Operator

JOB GRADING: B-Upper

DEPARTMENT: Backfill/Metallurgical Plant

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The Plant Operator supports the safe and effective delivery of plant production through operating, monitoring, and reporting on dedicated equipment performance.  

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Proficient in basic Backfill and Gold plant operations with at least 2 years practical experience in related environment
• Successfully completed Thickener, Leaching and Gold plant operational courses
• Knowledge of basic Cyanide Management standard operating procedures (International Cyanide Management Institute)
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in safety leadership
• Proficiency in understanding and applying relevant Safety and technical Standard Operating Procedures
• Work as part of a team to achieve Company goals
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Be self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision
• Spoken and written English communication proficiency
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Perform inspections in accordance with the MHSA regulations and company standards
• Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation health safety environmental security policies and procedures and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
• To carry out task specific to the area of responsibility
• Print Job Cards and distribute to the relevant foreman on a weekly basis
• To conduct mock drills
• Be willing to work overtime as required and FULCO
• To always maintain good housekeeping
• Relining is part of the duties of a section operator
• Daily conveyor belt inspections and maintenance
• Assisting with plant condition monitoring
• Follow the smelting process and produce gold to the correct purity level
• Ensuring compliance to the Mines Health & Safety Act and related Standard Operating Procedures, and Codes of Practice
• Accurate and timeous reporting of all relevant safety and production matters

Closing Date: 30 June 2025

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

 Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting